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How to get fromMelbourne to Dirranbandiby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Dirranbandi by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 791
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    4. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Dirranbandibus bus
    18h 42m
    $132–309

  2. Drive  1,261.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Dirranbandicar car 1,261.4 km
    14h 18m
    $230–332

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Moree Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moree Airport (MRZ)plane plane MEL - MRZ
    2. Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Dirranbandibus bus
    12h 38m
    $502–1,091

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    4. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Dirranbandibus bus
    28h 15m
    $148–212

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane MEL - DBO
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Dirranbandibus bus
    12h 19m
    $489–916

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Dirranbandibus bus
    14h 59m
    $307–574

  7. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Moree Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Moree Airport (MRZ)plane plane AVV - MRZ
    3. Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Dirranbandibus bus
    14h 11m
    $336–1,125

Melbourne to Dirranbandi by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration18h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,330.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 42m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Dirranbandi, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Dirranbandi via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, and Lightning Ridge in around 28h 15m.

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